Start George Pickens or Terry McLaurin?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
WRGeorge PickensDAL · WR61
WRTerry McLaurinWAS · WR82Who to start
Strong startGeorge Pickens- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.5 vs 11.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 12.6 pts/game).
George Pickens and Terry McLaurin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. George Pickens travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Terry McLaurin travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 11.1.
Start George Pickens on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pickens | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 11.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.5 | 12.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.8 | 3.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long George Pickens vs Terry McLaurin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Pickens or Terry McLaurin in Week 1?
Start George Pickens in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.5 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 11.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Pickens or Terry McLaurin?
Our Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.1 for Terry McLaurin.
Who has the better matchup, George Pickens or Terry McLaurin?
George Pickens plays at NYG (easy) and Terry McLaurin plays at PHI (hard). George Pickens draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.